WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Ten people have been indicted in connection with drug trafficking activities in Ohio County, West Virginia, according to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld.
Defendants from both Ohio and West Virginia face charges related to the sale of fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
Two of the accused are also charged with illegally possessing firearms.
“Continued pressure from law enforcement on drug traffickers will ensure that the downward trend in overdoses we are experiencing continues,” Ihlenfeld said.
“This latest round of indictments, combined with ongoing treatment and prevention efforts, will help to loosen the grip that addiction has upon communities in West Virginia.”
Of the ten individuals charged, eight have been arrested. Those in custody include:
Antoine Blanchard, also known as “Reggie” and “Cadillac Hill,” 49, of Steubenville, Ohio, charged with distributing and possessing cocaine, and distributing methamphetamine.
Harold Wayne Nice, 40, of Wheeling, West Virginia, charged with distributing methamphetamine.
Robert Kelly Rogers, 51, of Wheeling, West Virginia, charged with distributing methamphetamine and heroin.
Charles Smith Rippy, 69, of Wheeling, West Virginia, charged with distributing cocaine base.
Stephen J. Booker, also known as “Flock,” 31, of Wheeling, West Virginia, charged with distributing methamphetamine and heroin, and unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition.
Alyssa Marie Abrigg, 33, of Wheeling, West Virginia, charged with distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Don Speir McFarland, 30, of Wheeling, West Virginia, charged with distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Jeremy Brandon Evans, 35, of Columbus, Ohio, charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and unlawfully possessing a firearm.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Carly Nogay and Clayton Reid are prosecuting these cases on behalf of the government.
